Warning that severe state budget cuts would only worsen the effects of the COVID-19 crisis and impair our economy’s recovery, the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition of community groups, faith-based organizations, and labor unions are launching the ‘Invest in Our Recovery’…
Author: Journal Staff
New Study Examines Diversity of Civic Workforce
The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
SEIU Endorses Biden for President
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 32BJ, on Monday endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling him a leader with a plan to make it easier for millions of workers to join unions. In making the announcement, they also noted his…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Sanchez Named to The College of Saint Rose Spring 2020 Dean’s List Congratulations to Emy Diaz Sanchez of Lynn for being named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose! Full-time undergraduate students who complete a…
Massachusetts Postal Workers Executive Board Endorses Sen. Ed Markey
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) of Massachusetts Executive Board announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. The American Postal Workers Union is an AFL-CIO affiliate that represents over 200,000 USPS employees and retirees,…
When Did the U.S. go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Obituaries 07-16-2020
Rita Vitale Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Crackerjack Bookkeeper Rita (D’Ortona) Vitale of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away at the age of 89 on July 5. Rita and her late husband, Charlie raised their family in the Beachmont section…
North Shore Navigators’ Hold Home Opener
Special to the Journal Players were excited during pre-game warmups as they prepared to play the Worcester Bravehearts. Home opener pitcher Todd Tringale of Saugus took the mound; earlier in his career Todd transitioned into a pitcher from being a…
Lynn Democratic City Committee to Host Virtual Gathering in Place of Annual Cookout
The continued response to COVID-19 has compelled the Lynn Democratic City Committee to cancel its annual, in-person cookout held at the Lynn Museum. Instead, the LDCC will host a virtual gathering via the Zoom platform. “United We Win: The LDCC…